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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,249.04, 3,379.04 and 2,124.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,249.04, 3,379.04 and 2,124.72 is: 3,192.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,249.04 : 3,379.04 = 2,124.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,249.04/3,379.04 = 2,124.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,249.04x = 3,379.04 × 2,124.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,249.04x = 7,179,513.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,179,513.87/2,249.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,192.26

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